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Summary
Kate Figueiredo has been studying and working in the field of environmental science and management for 7 years. She has completed a Masters in Environmental Management in Scotland. Her previous work experience includes consulting in Edinburgh (Scotland), managing non-profit environmental work in the United States, and research with the University of Toronto
After completing her undergraduate degree in Environment and Health, Kate spent a year managing volunteers for a non-profit environmental service organisation, EcoWatch. Project work included catchment management, stream restoration, revegetation / rehabilitation and environmental education.
At Earth Systems, Kate has undertaken research, data analysis and report writing for a variety of environmental and social management and impact assessment projects. She has undertaken several risk assessments; and provided support for the development and on-site implementation of management and monitoring programs. She has participated in village level consultation, indigenous knowledge and health surveys. Kate has further assisted with the preparation of an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and several Environmental and Social Management and Monitoring Plans (ESMMP).
Education and Affiliations
Bachelor of Science Honours (Environment and Health) – University of Toronto, 2002.
Master of Science (Environmental Management) – University of Stirling, 2004.
Member, Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand.
Countries of Work Experience
Australia, Laos, Canada, United States, United Kingdom.
Professional History
2005 to date, Environmental Scientist, Earth Systems Pty. Ltd.
- July to August 2004 (contract), Environmental Assistant, WSP Environmental Ltd. (UK).
- 2002 to 2003, Manager, EcoWatch (USA).
- 2001, Research Analyst, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (Canada).
Fields of Special Competence
Environmental and social management systems and impact assessment for natural resource development projects; assessment of environment and health issues; environmental risk assessment; environmental education and capacity building; climate change risk management.
Representative Experience
Ms. Figueiredo’s recent roles and projects include:
Managed the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the Nam Tha 1 Hydropower Project, Lao PDR.
Managed the development of the Resettlement Action Plan for the Nam Tha 1 Hydropower Project, Lao PDR.
Capacity building, report writing and development of a management plan for the Environmental Management Unit for the Nam Thuen 2 Hydropower Project, Government of Lao PDR.
Assisted with the preparation of an ESMMP for Sabodala Gold Mine, Senegal
Assisted with report preparation for a review of the environment and health impacts associated with mercury use in small-scale mining, Lao PDR, UNIDO Global Mercury Project.
Report preparation for an assessment of the environmental impacts of small-scale mining in the Greater Mekong Region, WWF.
Assisted with environmental monitoring and report preparation for construction contractor for the Nam Theun 2 Hydropower Project.
Capacity building, environmental monitoring and on site support for Phu Bia Gold Mine Environment Department, Lao PDR.
Assisted with the preparation of an ESIA, Public Consultation and Disclosure Plan, ESMMP and supporting technical reports, Phu Kham Copper-Gold Project, Lao PDR.
Organised and participated in village level consultation and health surveys following a chemical spill incident, Lao PDR.
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